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Superb stuff Mrs. D! We're going to be over in a few weeks and looking to entertain a 3 year old (not that fleecing the grandparents for anything he can hoodwink them into buying in a shop isn't great fun for him). Anything that can be described as a fort or castle does the trick usually!
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Many thanks Clare Visitor, I hope you and your family have a wonderful visitClareVisitor wrote: »We're going to be over in a few weeks and looking to entertain a 3 year old (not that fleecing the grandparents for anything he can hoodwink them into buying in a shop isn't great fun for him). Anything that can be described as a fort or castle does the trick usually! 0 -
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Over the last few weeks people were encouraged to vote for their favourite Irish painting from a shortlist of ten. The winning painting was Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs, 1864, which was painted by Frederic William Burton from Corofin, Co. Clare.
Harry Clarke's stained glass windows also made the shortlist. Some of his work can be found in St. Flannan's Catholic Church in Killaloe. See below for further details.Ireland's Favourite Painting
Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs, 1864.
Frederic William Burton (Corofin, Co. Clare 1816-1900, London)
Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs,1864
Watercolour and gouche, 95.5 x 60.8cm
Margaret Stokes Besquest, 1900.
National Gallery Of Ireland, Dublin
THE ARTIST
Frederic William Burton was born in Clifden House in Corofin, Co. Clare. Burton's father Samuel was an amateur painter who encouraged his son. As a young man, Burton trained at the Dublin Society's Drawing Schools and started his career as a painter of miniature portraits. He then moved to London to make his living as a watercolour painter.
The antiquarian and artist George Petrie was a mentor and friend who brought Burton to Connemara in 1838 and encouraged him to become involved in the Royal Irish Academy. Burton established himself in London as a painter of subject pictures and portraits. Other significant works include: The Blind Girl at the Holy Well (1840); The Aran Fisherman's Drowned Child (1841) and Faust's First Sight of Marguerite (1857). Burton worked in watercolours throughout his career; no oil paintings by him are known of. He greatly admired the work of the artists of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood which was founded in 1848.
He was appointed Director of the National Gallery in London in 1874 where he remained until his retirement in 1894. He acquired many significant works while Director including Leonardo's Virgin of the Rocks.
THE PAINTING
The subject of this painting is taken from a medieval Danish ballad which was translated into English in 1855 by Whitley Stokes, a lawyer and philologist, and friend of the artist.
This richly coloured watercolour painting depicts Hellelil and Hildebrand, meeting on the stone stairway of a tower. The princess's father regarded the young soldier, Hildebrand as an unsuitable match for his daughter and ordered his sons to kill him. The painting captures the poignant final embrace of the ill-fated lovers.
The image is one of the most popular in the National Gallery's collection. Despite the tragic story portrayed, it is still viewed as one of the most romantic paintings in Ireland. There have even been marriage proposals made before it.
Note: Due to its medium and sensitivity to light, the painting is only available to view for a limited period on the following days: Mondays and Wednesdays 11-12pm; Saturdays 2-3pm. The painting is located in the Millennium Wing (Room 1) of the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
http://www.rte.ie/tv/masterpiece//masterpiece02.htmlHarry Clarke Window - Killaloe Church
St. Flannan’s Catholic Church, Killaloe is home to a magnificent stained glass window by internationally renowned artist Harry Clarke. Born in Dublin in 1889 Clarke was influenced by Art Nouveau and the (then) new Art Deco style.
He was a leading exponent of the Celtic Revival and his parallel career as a book illustrator brought a completely original style to the conservative world of stained glass. Clarke mimicked medieval stained glass by using slab glass with irregular thickness. The application of acid-etching, stains and delicate painting in every conceivable space gave huge depth to the works with images within images. His illustrations and stained glass work shows a love of rich colour with deep blues and purples prevalent throughout.
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'Visitors flock to reopened friary'
Thursday, 28 June 2012 12:21
ENNIS friary has welcomed more than 1,200 visitors in the first seven days since the historic building was reopened.
According to Mary Kearns, supervisor at Ennis friary, “There has been over 1,200 visitors in the first week and we’ve welcomed more since. There has been a great interest since the friary was re-opened. It is free for the rest of the season, which is a great draw, we are seeing many people, who might have been reluctant to come in the past visit us through our new entrance. So far, things have been very positive and we’ve been receiving some great feedback.
“We are seeing a real mix of tourists from all over the world but also people who live on our own doorstep, people from the town who are coming in in huge volumes as they pass through the town.”
The friary is getting set to welcome a number of schools in the coming weeks, along with group visits for children organised by Ennis’ DeValera Library.
http://www.clarechampion.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10772:visitors-flock-to-reopened-friary&catid=55:ennis&Itemid=56This 13th century Franciscan friary, founded by the O'Briens, of Thomond who once ruled much of north Munster, has numerous 15th/16th century sculptures carved in the local hard limestone:
A carved image of St. Francis displaying the stigmata is evident in the nave. He carries a cross staff and wears the Franciscan habit. Under the south arch of the tower, an elaborate tracery canopy of the late 15th century was perhaps part of an ornate tomb. The corbels supporting this are carved on one side with a bishop and, on the other, the Virgin & Child. An arch between the nave and transept bears, in a niche, an image of "Ecce Home" or "Christ's Pity". His hands are bound and tokens of the crucifixion are arranged about. The magnificent east window, with its five tall, narrow lancets, lights the chancel. The chancel once contained several royal and aristocratic tombs, among those remaining at the friary are the canopy of the Inchiquin/O' Brien tomb and also the Creagh tomb which incorporates five sculptured passion panels from the much older MacMahon Tomb. Set into the back of this tomb is thirteen carved figures representing Christ and the Apostles, all dating from the mid 15th century.
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/ShannonRegion/EnnisFriary/
Open Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Season: June 18th - October 31st
Last admission, 45 mins. before closing.
Average Length of Visit: 45 minutes
Admission Fees: Due to continuing restoration work, admission will be FREE for the 2012 season.0 -
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The Loop Head Peninsula - one of the best places to holiday in Ireland..........The judges of The Irish Times Best Place to Holiday in Ireland competition have chosen five finalists.
The shortlist features three remote areas of natural beauty – the Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary; Inishbofin island, Co Galway; and
Loop Head peninsula, Co Clare – alongside Derry city and Killarney, Co Kerry.Picture credit - Irish Times
Loop Head Peninsula Video
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/best-place-to-holiday/best-place-to-holiday-in-ireland-judges-choose-the-final-five-1.1399427
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The Loop Head Peninsula in Co Clare has been named the “Best Place to Holiday in Ireland” in an Irish Times competition.
Delighted to hear this, it's a beautiful spot! The lighthouse keeper's cottage you can rent from the Irish Landmark Trust is a great place for a weekend with a bunch of mates, cliffside walks followed by pints in Kilbaha, one of the best weekends I ever spent. 0 -
BMOH AC couch to 5k programme starts on Tuesday April 1st and runs for 6 weeks.
There will be three coached sessions each week, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM and Saturday Morning at 8 AM from Outside Sixmilebridge GAA grounds
Registration is €25 euro for the six week programme.
For details send me a PM or contact bmohathleticsclub@gmail.com
Our couch to 5k programme is a mixed programme of running and walking and will have both Male and Female coaches so lads do feel free to join us.
The registration fee includes
Personal coaching from our experienced coaches
At the end of the programme if you you wish to continue running with the club the €25 euro fee will be reduced from the club annual membership fee.0 -
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